independent
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He’s independent, he’s self-sufficient, he’s a movie star.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 11, 2026
The energy development company could likely win a 30% market share of new renewable and independent power producer contracts, the analyst says.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026
Euan would like to see more done to encourage even more independent cafes and businesses to open there.
From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026
Capt Sabharwal's father later approached India's Supreme Court, seeking an independent investigation into all possible causes of the crash.
From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026
On December 26, 1991, Gorbachev took his final, dramatic step when he resigned and declared that the Soviet Union was dissolved and that the countries within its umbrella, including Russia, were now independent.
From "1919 The Year That Changed America" by Martin W. Sandler
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